Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often aim to personalize the device to make it unique.One of the most notable elements of the visual style is the charging animation that is displayed when you plug in the cable. Standard lightning or the MIUI logo can get bored quickly, especially if you charge the phone several times a day.
Fortunately, the Chinese manufacturer's ecosystem allows you to change this element without obtaining superuser rights, and it doesn't require complex code manipulation or firmware reflashing, and you just need to know where to look for the right settings in the system.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can replace a graphical indicator, and learn about themes, hidden developer features, and third-party applications to turn a simple network connection into a pleasant visual experience.
Features of animation in the shell of MIUI and HyperOS
The MIUI shell and the new HyperOS have a deeply integrated theme system, and changing the charging icon is not just a replacement of a picture, it's a substitution of a whole resource pack. It reads data from an active theme, which is why you can't just switch the picture with the standard Settings tools.
Many users confuse the status bar indicator (the little battery in the corner of the screen) with the lock screen when charging. The second option is full-screen animation, which is activated when the display is turned off or locked, and the device is connected to the power source.
⚠️ Note: Using unofficial themes from unverified sources can lead to incorrect display of system fonts or icons. Always check the author's rating of the topic before installing.
It’s worth noting that on different models, such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or the flagship Xiaomi 14, the behavior of the system may differ. Some budget models have reduced animation functionality due to a less powerful processor.
Change of style through the app “Themes”
The most reliable and safe way to do this is to use the regular Theme app, which has thousands of designs in the MIUI catalog, many of which include unique charging effects, and you don't have to be a designer to find the right one.
To start, open the app and go to Profile (human icon) and select My Topics, click on the current active theme to see the available components, and if the downloaded theme has an alternative animation, it will be available for switching.
- ⚡ Open the “Themes” app on the main screen.
- 👤 Go to the user profile and select “My topics».
- 🎨 Click on the gear icon or current theme for detail.
- 🔍 In the “Charge” section, select your favorite style.
If you don't have options in your current topic, you'll have to download a new one. Search by topic, use the keywords "charging," "animation," "battery." Often, the topic description indicates Custom Charging Animation. Once you install the theme, the effect will apply automatically.
Search for themes with unique charging animation
It can take time to find the right design, because the catalog is huge. To avoid going through thousands of options manually, use filters. In some regions, the catalog of themes is limited, so you may need to change the region in your phone settings to India or Singapore.
Pay attention to the preview. Often, theme writers add a video showing exactly what the charging process looks like, which eliminates the need to constantly install and delete themes in search of the perfect effect, and read other users' comments.
| Type of topic | Where to find | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Official. | Popular tab | Stable work, no advertising |
| Third-party (Creative) | Tag search | Unique graphics, complex effects |
| Game-playing | The "Games" section | Animations in the style of cyberpunk or fantasy |
| Minimalism | On request "Simple" | Only numbers and percentages, no extra graphs |
Choose optimized themes if you have an older smartphone model.
Secret codes for themes
Always on Display when charging
The feature is always on display (AOD). Nana AMOLED-In Xiaomi, you can set up charging information even when the phone is on the table with the screen up. It's not really a replacement for the icon, but an important part of visualizing the process.
Go to settings through the Settings path → Lock screen. Here you can choose the style of displaying time and date. Some AOD styles change dynamically when you connect the charger, showing a large percentage of charge.
- 🔋 Activate the “Always on screen” in the settings.
- 🖼️ Choose a style that supports charging animation.
- ⏱️ Set a timer to turn off (for example, after 10 seconds).
- 🌙 Make sure that the energy saving mode AOD It doesn't block animation.
Keep in mind that AOD is running constantly and consumes battery, and it is recommended to use the “Raise on Raising” mode or schedule so that the screen only lights up when you really need it.
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Use the original Xiaomi charger to activate the Super Charge or Turbo Charge logo, which looks more spectacular than standard animation.
Use of third-party applications for customization
If built-in features are not enough, apps from the Google Play Market come to the rescue. Software like Battery Charging Animation or Custom Battery Charger let you download any app you want. GIF-Images or videos as background charging.
The way these tools work is simple: they create a layer on top of the locking system. When you plug in the cable, the detects event app and launches the selected media file, it gives you complete creative freedom, but it has its drawbacks.
⚠️ Warning: Third-party applications require permission to "Above Other Windows" and access to the system, which may lead to advertising or lower device performance.
Installation of such programs requires care. After installation, be sure to add the application to the autoload and remove the restrictions of background activity, otherwise the MIUI system will quickly “kill” the process, and the animation will not work.
☑️ Access rights verification
Solution: Why the icon doesn't change
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the theme is set, but the animation does not appear, and most often the problem is a conflict of components, for example, you applied the theme, but did not activate the specific charging component inside it.
Another common reason is the theme cache, the system could have saved old data, try clearing the theme app cache through the memory management menu, and rebooting your smartphone after you have installed a new design also helps.
If you use a third-party app, check if you have Quiet Mode or Do Not Disturb, which can block visual effects. In rare cases, the problem is solved by changing the region of the phone.
Can you set up your own? GIF-third-party?
Does animation affect the charging speed?
Will the animation work if the phone is turned off?
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The most stable way to change the icon is to use official themes from the MIUI catalog, as they are optimized for your version of the system.